The Washoe County Manager, Eric Brown, on behalf of the Washoe County Commission, has issued a Declaration of Emergency in Washoe County on Monday, March 16, 2020.
“Washoe County is dedicated to the safety, health and welfare of our citizens – this is a responsibility we do not take lightly,” said Commission Chair, Bob Lucey. “This Declaration is another tool that enables us to best serve our citizens. As I have stressed before, we must be ready to take strong action to safeguard our community against the long-term effects on public health in our region. This is a quickly moving situation and we are responding accordingly.”
Read full Washoe County Declaration of Emergency here.
The Declaration of Emergency has been issued to increase Washoe County’s accessibility to resources and allow for flexibility with staffing, all with the goal of mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Officials emphasize that while we are taking this health threat seriously, they encourage residents not to panic but rather be prepared, be smart, be clean and be vigilant.
“I would also ask that if you are able, reach out to your neighbors, the vulnerable friends and family in your life, with your faith communities, and ensure we are looking out for those in our community who need our help most.”
On Monday, officials with Lyon County voted to approve a declaration of emergency amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Limited services are being offered over the phone, individuals are encouraged to contact their local Human Services office with any questions or concerns.
Dayton: 246-6326
Fernley: 575-1844
Silver Springs/Yerington: 577-5009
The four Lyon County Senior Centers have closed until further notice for congregate meals and socialization activities. Lyon County Seniors can still receive a hot meal during their regularly scheduled lunch times through a drive through take out option. Any senior participating with the take out option is strongly encouraged to go home and eat their meal immediately while it is still hot to prevent food borne illness.
Dayton: 246-6210
Fernley: 575-3370
Silver Springs: 577-5014
Yerington: 463-6550
Governor Sisolak signed a declaration of emergency for the state of Nevada last week and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve followed suit afterward.
You can read the full declaration of emergency for Lyon County below.
Douglas County officials also declared a local state of emergency on Monday.
They released the following directives below:
- Sick employees should stay home
- Employees who are able to, should be allowed to work from home
- Employees considered non-essential (as defined by your department) should be allowed to take administrative leave
- To the extent possible, face to face services will be minimized in favor of online, on phone or other means
- Essential Services will be continued by departments using whatever modifications necessary to minimize contact among individuals
- All Douglas County non-essential public gatherings currently scheduled will be cancelled until April 6, 2020. This will be reevaluated after this time
- All Douglas County group events of 50 or more people will be cancelled
- All Douglas County group events will be limited to 50% of the occupancy limit for those spaces
- High touch areas, such as public counters, should be cleaned frequently
- Meetings should be conducted remotely wherever possible
- Social distancing should be actively practiced per CDC guidelines
